obituaries


Toni Michelle Mckinney

Toni Michelle Mckinney

September 4, 2025

Toni Michelle McKinney

Toni Michelle McKinney the daughter of Victor Leon and Lynda Sue (Mansfield) Slape was born December 11, 1976 at Danville, AR and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 4, 2025 at the age of 48 (forever 29). Toni was united in marriage to Boulder McKinney on May 6,...

Ileen Garman Young

Ileen Garman Young

September 1, 2025

Ileen Garman Young, daughter of Dennie Brown and Daisy (Woodward) Brown, was born on March 9, 1934, in Xenia, Illinois, and passed away on September 1, 2025, in Houston, Missouri, at the age of 91.

Ileen grew up in Xenia, Illinois, and graduated from Flora High School. She met her husband, Jay Garman, while he was working...

Thomas "Tom" L. Barton

Thomas "Tom" L. Barton

August 30, 2025

Thomas Lynn Barton, age 68, of Licking, MO, passed away peacefully at his home on August 30, 2025. Born on March 28, 1957 in Mountain View, MO to Pauline (Stringer) and Elmer Barton. Thomas spent a lifetime surrounded by family, love, and devotion.

He was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Linda Sue Barton, with whom...

Viola Ellen Herndon

Viola Ellen Herndon

August 26, 2025

Viola Ellen Powell Herndon was born at home in Couch, Missouri on December 23, 1934, to Ocal and Leta Powell.  She passed away on August 26, 2025 at the age of 90, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Her family picked cotton every year, so she missed some school and attended several different schools.  She wasn’t allowed...

Timothy Dale Morgan Sr.

Timothy Dale Morgan Sr.

August 21, 2025

Timothy Dale Morgan Sr., son of Leonard and Sharon (Dewitt) Morgan, was born April 2, 1976, at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.  He passed away on August 21, 2025, at the age of 49.

Timothy was united in marriage to Shawna Jean Morgan on March 16, 2002. To their union, two children were born: Timothy Dale Morgan Jr....

Donna Jo Garrett

Donna Jo Garrett

August 18, 2025

Donna Jo Garrett, daughter of Leo Ellison and Vesta Martin Ellison, was born on March 20, 1951, in Fort Payne, Alabama, and passed away on August 18, 2025, at her daughter Trisha Clover’s home in Mountain View, Missouri, at the age of 74.

On September 18, 1969, Donna was united in marriage to George Bryant, and to...

Leroy Cole

Leroy Cole

August 16, 2025

LeRoy Cole, son of James William Cole and Hazel Irene (Fisher) Cole, was born on April 17, 1935, in Houston, Missouri, and passed away on August 16, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home in Houston. He was 90 years old.

On February 6, 1955, LeRoy was united in marriage to Ethel (Altis) Cole at Providence...

Joan Marie Ivie

Joan Marie Ivie

August 10, 2025

Joan Marie Ivie daughter of J.R. and Wilma (Litty) Ivie was born in Steelville, Missouri on the Zahorsky farm, September 20th 1948. Joan passed peacefully surrounded by family at Houston House nursing home in Houston, Missouri August 10th 2025.

Joan is survived by sister Carol and husband Dan Brown of St. Ann Missouri, sister RoseMary (Rose) Ivie...

Mildred "Millie" Marie Elders

Mildred "Millie" Marie Elders

August 9, 2025

Mildred “Millie” Marie Elders was born May 30, 1929 in Leeper, Missouri to Dewey Harrison and Elba Pearl (Tyrey) Cole. She passed away August 9, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 96.

Millie was united in marriage to Lewis Harold Elders on January 8, 1948 and to their union four children...

Peggy Joanne Steele

Peggy Joanne Steele

July 27, 2025

Peggy Joanne (Elmore) Steele, 94, of Summersville, Missouri passed away July 27, 2025 in Mtn. View, Missouri.  She was born September 16, 1930 in Springfield, Illinois to Athol and Emma (Lester) Elmore.

While in high school, her family moved to Chicago where she met and married her love, Fredrick J. Steele.  To this union, three daughters were...

Loyd Jackson Ice

Loyd Jackson Ice

July 22, 2025

Loyd Jackson Ice, was born July 24, 1937 at Cabool, Missouri to Orville and Ellen (Adams) Ice.  He passed away July 22, 2025 at the VA hospital in Columbia, Missouri, at the age of 87.

He was united in marriage to Perma June Grogan on July 24, 1964. To this union, one child was born, Kevin Loyd...

Teddy Gene Segelhorst

Teddy Gene Segelhorst

July 8, 2025

Teddy Gene Segelhorst of Summersville, MO passed away on July 8, 2025 at the age of 67. Teddy was born November 10, 1957 in Pinckneyville, IL to Harold E. Segelhorst and Shirley Ann (Bird) Segelhorst.

He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his sister Susan Darter and brother Larry Segelhorst.

He...

Timmy Joe Denton

Timmy Joe Denton

July 7, 2025

Timmy Joe Denton was born on October 23, 1967, in Houston, Missouri, to James “Shorty” and Lucille Denton. He departed this life on July 7, 2025, at the age of 57.

Tim was united in marriage to Terri Lawson on January 10, 1997. To this union, he brought Brittany and Austin, and together they had Jesse and...

Nimmie Ophelia Steelman

Nimmie Ophelia Steelman

June 23, 2025

Nimmie Ophelia (Riddle) Steelman, age 71, of Hartshorn, Missouri, passed peacefully from this life into the arms of her Savior on June 23, 2025, surrounded by the legacy of love she so selflessly built. Born August 18, 1953, in Mansfield, Arkansas, she was the oldest child of Bill and Freda (Black) Riddle.

At just 18, Nimmie married...

Danny David Hawkins

Danny David Hawkins

June 19, 2025

Danny Hawkins was born November 17, 1947 to Claude and Bonnie (Huskey) Hawkins at the Huskey Farm.  He passed away June 19, 2025 at his home in Hartshorn, surrounded by his loving family.

Danny’s childhood was full of adventure  on Black Valley, where he roamed the hills having a big time with his brothers, sister Sandy, along...

Joyce Ann Jones

Joyce Ann Jones

June 12, 2025

Joyce Ann Jones was born December 16, 1956 at Houston, Missouri to Robert L. and Ruthene (Brackett) Jones.  She passed away June 12, 2025 at Houston, Missouri at the age of 68.

She was united in marriage to Robert P. Jones on December 20, 1974 and they were blessed with 4 children, Josh, Wesley, Lekisha and Christina....

Kenneth Dale Groom

Kenneth Dale Groom

June 7, 2025

Kenneth Dale Groom was born January 15, 1956 at Darlington Township, Missouri to Dale and Nelda (Hill) Groom.  He passed away, Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM.

He was united in marriage to Beth on June 18, 1984 and they were married for 40 years and 11 months until his passing.  They were blessed with 4...

Robert "Bobby" Larry Burns Sr.

Robert "Bobby" Larry Burns Sr.

June 1, 2025

Robert L. “Bobby” Burns Sr, also known as Grizz to his friends and family, was born July 8, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri to Robert K. and Orpha (Gale) Burns.  He passed away at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri on June 1, 2025 at the age of 64.

Bobby was united in marriage to Linda Cross...

Carolyn Nina Patterson-Barnes

Carolyn Nina Patterson-Barnes

May 18, 2025

Carolyn Nina Patterson Barnes (Lotz), of Hartshorn Missouri, died peacefully at home on May 18, 2025. She was surrounded by the love of family, with her son and husband at her side.

Carolyn was born on November 18, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri to Richard Roy Lotz and Jeane Claire Lotz (Nelson). As a child, she spent...

Wayne Edward Smith

Wayne Edward Smith

May 8, 2025

Wayne E. Smith, the son of Homer and Ethel (Belew) Smith, was born on January 20, 1932 at Summersville, Missouri.  He passed away May 8, 2025 at his home in Summersville, Missouri at the age of 93.

Wayne grew up in the rural Summersville area and attended Oak Hill Elementary and Summersville High Schools.

He...